Question 1

Aside from having no full jury, trials in Japan are very similar to those in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Trials in Japan have a panel of judges instead of a full jury, but otherwise follow a similar structure to trials in the United States.

Question 2

The Rules of Criminal Procedure and Evidence were passed in 2002 as part of the Data Statute to serve as the official rules for ICC judges and lawyers to follow during the prosecution of offenders.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. The Rules of Criminal Procedure and Evidence for the ICC were actually passed in 2000, not 2002, as part of the Rome Statute which established the ICC.

Question 3

Discuss the differences between the adversarial and inquisitorial systems.Be sure to give examples of model countries that use each system and also discuss criticisms of both systems.

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Question 4

Discuss the four main methods of constitutional review used in the world today.Be sure to include which model countries practice each method if any.

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Question 5

List the criminal procedure for each model country in regards to the right to remain silent, right to jury by trial, and kind of procedural system.

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Question 6

Discuss the Popular (Mixed) System and cite examples within our model countries.

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Question 7

Discuss how the International Criminal Court was brought about, and also discuss the three ways the rules of the International Criminal Court (ICC) differ from other supranational courts.

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Question 8

Critics of the adversarial system are concerned that correct criminal procedure has become so extreme that predatory criminals who learn to manipulate the rules of the system are likely to win the game despite their obvious guilt.

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Critics of the adversarial system have expressed concerns that the focus on correct criminal procedure may lead to guilty criminals who manipulate the system winning despite their culpability.

Question 9

The growing influence of international and supranational courts can be cited as a reason for increased convergence in the area of criminal procedure.

Accepted Answer

International and supranational courts, such as the International Criminal Court and the European Court of Human Rights, often set standards and guidelines for criminal procedure that countries are expected to follow. This can lead to convergence in criminal procedure practices among different countries as they strive to meet these standards and avoid criticism or sanctions.

Question 10

Discuss the distinctive aspects of Socialist Law procedure.

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Question 11

Give the definition of supranational courts and also discuss the three general forms of supranational courts.

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Question 12

England, like the United States, has no judicial review procedures.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. England does have judicial review procedures, allowing the judiciary to review the decisions of government officials and determine if they are lawful.

Quiz 6: Criminal Procedure